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Úpa
The Úpa () is a river in the Czech Republic, a left tributary of the Elbe River. It flows through the Hradec Králové Region. It is long. Etymology The name is of the Illyrian language, Illyrian or Celtic languages, Celtic origin, from the word that meant 'river'. Characteristic The Úpa originates in the territory of Pec pod Sněžkou in the Giant Mountains at an elevation of , on the slope of the Studniční hora mountain. It has the highest source of all Czech rivers. flows to Jaroměř, where it enters the Elbe River at an elevation of . It is long. Its drainage basin has an area of , of which in the Czech Republic and rest in Poland. The upper course is characterized by a large drop and a rocky river bed. Its tributaries are mainly small mountain streams. The longest tributaries of the Úpa are: Settlements The most notable settlement on the river is the town of Trutnov. The river flows through the municipal territories of Pec pod Sněžkou, Horní Maršov, Svoboda n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pec Pod Sněžkou
Pec pod Sněžkou (; ) is a town in Trutnov District in the Hradec Králové Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 700 inhabitants. The town lies in the Giant Mountains at the base of the highest Czech mountain, Sněžka. From the town a two-section Aerial lift, cable car system leads to the top of Sněžka. The ski resort at Pec pod Sněžkou is one of the best-known mountain resorts in the country. Administrative division Pec pod Sněžkou consists of two municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census): *Pec pod Sněžkou (366) *Velká Úpa (294) Geography Pec pod Sněžkou is located about northwest of Trutnov and north of Hradec Králové. It lies in the Giant Mountains and, with the exception of the built-up area, in the Krkonoše National Park. The highest points are Sněžka, at above sea level the highest mountain of the whole country, and Studniční hora, the third highest mountain of the country at . The Úpa River originates here and flows ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trutnov - Panoramio (25)
Trutnov (; ) is a town in the Hradec Králové Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 30,000 inhabitants. The historic town centre is well preserved and is protected as an urban monument zone. Administrative division Trutnov consists of 21 municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census): *Dolní Předměstí (2,491) *Dolní Staré Město (566) *Horní Předměstí (3,936) *Horní Staré Město (7,312) *Kryblice (2,945) *Střední Předměstí (5,915) *Vnitřní Město (1,187) *Adamov (74) *Babí (124) *Bohuslavice (122) *Bojiště (288) *Lhota (155) *Libeč (303) *Nový Rokytník (53) *Oblanov (131) *Poříčí (1,946) *Starý Rokytník (375) *Střítež (98) *Studenec (84) *Volanov (546) *Voletiny (403) The urban core is formed by Dolní Předměstí, Dolní Staré Město, Horní Předměstí, Horní Staré Město, Kryblice, Střední Předměstí and Vnitřní Město. Etymology Both the German name ''Trautenau'' and the Czech name ''Trutnov'' are d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Giant Mountains
The Giant Mountains, Krkonoše, or Karkonosze (Czech: , , ), are a mountain range located in the north of the Czech Republic and the south-west of Poland, part of the Sudetes mountain system (part of the Bohemian Massif). The Czech–Polish border, which divides the historic regions of Bohemia and Silesia, runs along the main ridge. The highest peak, Sněžka (), is the Czech Republic's highest natural point with an elevation of . On both sides of the border, large areas of the mountains are designated national parks ( Krkonoše National Park in the Czech Republic and Karkonosze National Park in Poland), and these together comprise the Krkonoše/Karkonosze Transboundary Biosphere Reserve under the UNESCO Man and the Biosphere Programme. The source of the River Elbe is within the Giant Mountains. The range has a number of major ski resorts, and is a popular destination for tourists engaging in downhill and cross-country skiing, hiking, cycling and other activities. Names The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trutnov
Trutnov (; ) is a town in the Hradec Králové Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 30,000 inhabitants. The historic town centre is well preserved and is protected as an urban monument zone. Administrative division Trutnov consists of 21 municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census): *Dolní Předměstí (2,491) *Dolní Staré Město (566) *Horní Předměstí (3,936) *Horní Staré Město (7,312) *Kryblice (2,945) *Střední Předměstí (5,915) *Vnitřní Město (1,187) *Adamov (74) *Babí (124) *Bohuslavice (122) *Bojiště (288) *Lhota (155) *Libeč (303) *Nový Rokytník (53) *Oblanov (131) *Poříčí (1,946) *Starý Rokytník (375) *Střítež (98) *Studenec (84) *Volanov (546) *Voletiny (403) The urban core is formed by Dolní Předměstí, Dolní Staré Město, Horní Předměstí, Horní Staré Město, Kryblice, Střední Předměstí and Vnitřní Město. Etymology Both the German name ''Trautenau'' and the Czech name ''Trutnov'' are d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rozkoš Reservoir
Rozkoš Reservoir () is a reservoir in the Hradec Králové Region of the Czech Republic. With an area of , it is the List of dams and reservoirs in the Czech Republic, eighth largest reservoir in the country. Location Rozkoš is located in the Hradec Králové Region and is the largest body of water in the region. It is nicknamed "East Bohemian Sea". The town of Česká Skalice is situated on its shore. Apart from Česká Skalice, the reservoir also extends into the municipal territories of Velká Jesenice, Provodov-Šonov and Nahořany. From the geomorphological point of view, Rozkoš lies in the Orlice Table. Characteristic The reservoir is fed by the streams Rovenský and Rozkoš, and by a long canal from the Úpa River. It has an area of the water surface of and total capacity of . History The construction of the reservoir near Česká Skalice was considered as early as 1923. In 1939, a general project was drawn up, according to which preparations took place in the years 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Úpice
Úpice () is a town in Trutnov District in the Hradec Králové Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 5,400 inhabitants. Administrative division Úpice consists of two municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census): *Úpice (4,992) *Radeč (346) Etymology The name is a diminutive form of Úpa. Geography Úpice is located about southeast of Trutnov and northeast of Hradec Králové. It lies in the Giant Mountains Foothills. The highest point is at above sea level. The Úpa River flows through the town. History It is proven that Úpice existed already in the 11th century, however the first written mention is from 1358. It was a small town until the second half of the 19th century, when the textile and machinery industries developed. In 1975, the village of Radeč was joined to Úpice. Demographics Economy The largest employer based in the town is Kasper Kovo, a metal processor. Transport The I/14 road (the section from Trutnov to Náchod) passes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mladé Buky
Mladé Buky () is a market town in Trutnov District in the Hradec Králové Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 2,300 inhabitants. Administrative division Mladé Buky consists of four municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census): *Mladé Buky (1,756) *Hertvíkovice (181) *Kalná Voda (289) *Sklenářovice (2) Etymology The name literally means 'young beeches'. The name refers to the forest that was located on both banks of the Úpa River at the time the settlement was founded. Geography Mladé Buky is located about northwest of Trutnov and north of Hradec Králové. The southern part of the municipal territory with the built-up area lies in the Giant Mountains Foothills. The northern part lies in the Giant Mountains and within the Krkonoše National Park. The highest point is a mountain at above sea level. The Úpa The Úpa () is a river in the Czech Republic, a left tributary of the Elbe River. It flows through the Hradec Králové Re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Svoboda Nad Úpou
Svoboda nad Úpou () is a town in Trutnov District in the Hradec Králové Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 2,000 inhabitants. It lies in the Giant Mountains in the valley of the Úpa River. Etymology Both the Czech name Svoboda and the German name Freiheit literally means 'freedom'. The name refers to the "freedom to mine" (the privilege of a mining town). Geography Svoboda nad Úpou is located about northwest of Trutnov and north of Hradec Králové. It lies in the Giant Mountains. The highest point is at above sea level. The town is situated in the valley of the Úpa River. History Based on the chronicle of Simon Hüttel, Svoboda nad Úpou was founded in 1009; the date is however unsubstantiated. The first written trustworthy mention of Svoboda nad Úpou is from 1546, when the settlement was granted the status of market town by Emperor Ferdinand I, receiving all the privileges of a mining town. In 1580, Svoboda nad Úpou was promoted to a town by Emperor Rudolf I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jaroměř
Jaroměř (; ) is a town in Náchod District in the Hradec Králové Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 12,000 inhabitants. It is known for the Josefov Fortress. Josefov is well preserved and is protected as an Cultural monument (Czech Republic)#Monument reservations, urban monument reservation, the historic town centre of Jaroměř is procected as an Cultural monument (Czech Republic)#Monument zones, urban monument zone. Administrative division Jaroměř consists of nine municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census): *Jaroměř (423) *Cihelny (624) *Jakubské Předměstí (1,857) *Josefov (2,443) *Pražské Předměstí (5,932) *Dolní Dolce (4) *Jezbiny (249) *Semonice (283) *Starý Ples (165) Geography Jaroměř is located about west of Náchod and northeast of Hradec Králové. It lies mostly in a flat agricultural landscape of the East Elbe Table. The eastern tip of the municipal territory extends into the Orlice Table. The highest point is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Česká Skalice
Česká Skalice (; ) is a town in Náchod District in the Hradec Králové Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 5,000 inhabitants. It lies on the shore of Rozkoš Reservoir. The town is known for the Ratibořice Castle and Grandmother's Valley, both associated with the work of one of the most important Czech women writers, Božena Němcová. Administrative division Česká Skalice consists of six municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census): *Česká Skalice (3,454) *Malá Skalice (993) *Ratibořice (9) *Spyta (75) *Zájezd (203) *Zlíč (198) Geography Česká Skalice is located about west of Náchod and northeast of Hradec Králové. It lies in the Orlice Table. The town is situated on the Úpa River. The Grandmother's Valley (''Babiččino údolí'') along the river is protected as a national nature monument. Part of Rozkoš Reservoir, on whose shores the town is located, lies in the municipal territory. History In '' Chronica Boemorum'' is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Žernov (Náchod District)
Žernov is a market town in Náchod District in the Hradec Králové Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 300 inhabitants. Administrative division Žernov consists of two municipal parts (in brackets population according to the 2021 census): *Žernov (262) *Rýzmburk (15) Geography Žernov is located about northwest of Náchod and northeast of Hradec Králové. It lies in the Giant Mountains Foothills. The market town is situated on a plateau above the Úpa River, which flows along the eastern municipal border. Smaller part of the Grandmother's Valley (''Babiččino údolí'') National Nature Monument, which stretches along the river, is located in the municipal territory. History The first written mention of Žernov is from 1417. In that time, it was already referred to as a Městys, market town. It belonged to the Rýzmburk estate, managed from the nearby castle. In the 16th century, the Rýzmburk estate was annexed to the Náchod estate. Demographics Transport There ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Slatina Nad Úpou
Slatina nad Úpou () is a municipality and village in Náchod District in the Hradec Králové Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 300 inhabitants. It lies on the Úpa The Úpa () is a river in the Czech Republic, a left tributary of the Elbe River. It flows through the Hradec Králové Region. It is long. Etymology The name is of the Illyrian language, Illyrian or Celtic languages, Celtic origin, from the wor ... River. Demographics References External links * Villages in Náchod District {{HradecKralove-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
